Round 2 for same-sex marriage debate

11:43 AM,
Jan. 22, 2014

Supporters and opponents of the proposed same-sex marriage constitutional amendment will present their cases for the second time in two weeks before a committee in the Indiana House chambers beginning at 3:30 p.m. today.

Written by

Barb Berggoetz
Indianapolis Star

Supporters and opponents of the proposed same-sex marriage constitutional amendment will present their cases today for the second time in two weeks before a committee in the Indiana House chambers beginning at 3:30 p.m.

The big difference, though, is they'll be trying to convince members of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee, headed by Rep. Milo Smith, R-Columbus. On Tuesday, House Speaker Brian Bosma removed the amendment, known as House Joint Resolution 3, and companion legislation, House Bill 1153, from the Judiciary Committee. The bill seeks to clarify lawmakers' ...